“The Inhumans represented a genuine moment of science fiction's arrival in interwar Bengal—a region caught up in the brutality of imperial backlash against accelerating waves of enlightened self-determination.”
Anindita Banerjee, author of Science Fiction Circuits of the South and East
“This anthology of Bengali science fiction captures the timelessness of human speculation. The stories explore and interrogate many of the same questions we have today, and Chattopadhyay's translation perfectly evokes the language of the Radium Era.”
S. B. Divya, Hugo- and Nebula-nominated author of Machinehood
“The historical parallax provided by a book such as The Inhumans is... where the full potential of the [Radium Age] shines through. It is a very welcome addition to the series.”
Locus Magazine
“Makes for a great introduction to this moment in SF history."
Reactor Magazine
“The range of styles represented are compelling, both in the stories that they tell and in the way the authors represented in these pages blend the futuristic with unexpected dramatic elements..... A welcome expansion of speculative fiction for anglophone readers.”
Words Without Borders
“Chattopadhyay's collection will add to [the Bengali science fiction] canon in English and is sure to appeal to fans of sci-fi and general readers alike.”
Kajal Magazine
"Chattopadhyay is an acknowledged authority.... [on] Bangala and science fiction stories from colonial India."
The Bookseller
“Studying how sci-fi themes were treated by Bengalis is a worthwhile academic pursuit.... Offers a valuable peek into genre history.”
Publishers Weekly
"A fascinating read.... [sheds] new light and complexity to the story that is science fiction."
Transfer Orbit
“Mr. Chattopadhyay divines anti-colonialist sentiment within Roy's satirical take on the strictures of civilization.”
New York Sun
